Friday practice report: Hawk returns

Nov. 6, 2013

Linebacker A.J. Hawk, who missed last Sunday's game at the New York Giants, practiced today for the first time since he pulled a calf muscle in the Thanksgiving game at Detroit.
Hawk appeared to be limited but was moving OK and appears likely to play Sunday against the Oakland Raiders.
Fellow inside linebacker Desmond Bishop, who had the same injury against the Lions, still hasn't returned and won't play Sunday.
Also sitting 0ut of practice today were: running back James Starks (ankle), guard Josh Sitton (knee), tackle Chad Clifton (back/hamstring) and linebacker Vic So'oto (back).
We'll have the full injury report and comments from coach Mike McCarthy at around 12:30 p.m.
UPDATE (12:30 p.m.): Here's the full injury report:
Desmond Bishop, LB Calf Did Not Participate Out
Chad Clifton, T Hamstring/Back Out
A.J. Hawk, LB Calf Limited Participation Questionable
Josh Sitton, G Knee Out
Vic So'oto, LB Back Did Not Participate Out
James Starks, RB Knee/Ankle Did Not Participate Out
Charles Woodson, CB Concussion Full Participation Probable
McCarthy on:
* Hawk: "I thought AJ looked good at practice today, we'll talk about a plan for AJ and see how he feels in the morning, but everything looked positive."
* Smith will start again for Bishop. "I think he's progressing nicely."
* on the play of his safeties: "Morgan's done an excellent job playing with his injury, Charlie's played solid, but not grading out as high as he did last year. Morgan, look for more plays moving forward playing without the cast."
* Clifton start practicing next week: "We're hoping."